Floyd S. Hawkins

Funeral services for Floyd S. Hawkins, of Claremore, were held Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Dr. Chet Veazey officiated and burial was in Restland Cemetery in Dallas, TX. Casket bearers were John Artussee, Frank Oates, Vince Oates, Randall Skiles, Frankie Oates, and David Oates. Honorary casket bearer was Mike Hopper.

Floyd was born January 14, 1923 in Carnegie, OK to Harrison A. and Nancy Jane (Lawson) Hawkins. He passed away December 24, 2011 in Claremore, OK at the age of 88.

Floyd owned his own body shop. He was a World War II Veteran and a member of the Disabled American Veterans association. Floyd enjoyed fishing, hunting, and especially singing karaoke music. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his daughters, Judy Artussee and husband John of Weleetka; and Barbara Oates and husband Frank of Turley; 15 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Loreen Wallace of Oklahoma City, and Faye Mask of Oklahoma City; and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Helen Marie Hawkins; son, Floyd Alan Hawkins; parents, Harrison and Nancy Hawkins; and 6 siblings.